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When "calm down" and "use your words" aren't working with your child, you need co-regulation. In this episode, I'm sharing the PACE Method—a simple framework for helping children of all ages settle their nervous systems without saying a word. 🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - Why your child's behavior is a sign of their nervous system state, not defiance - The science behind why logic doesn't work when kids are dysregulated - The PACE Method: Prepare, Anchor, Connect, Expand - Specific co-regulation techniques for toddlers, school-age kids, and teens - How to use rhythm, resonance, and your own nervous system to calm your child - Ways to practice co-regulation during calm moments (not just crisis) ✨ THE PACE METHOD: P - Prepare Yourself: Ground your own nervous system with feet on floor, deeper breaths, and soft eyes A - Anchor Your Body: Position yourself at their level, keep your body open and non-threatening C - Connect Through Rhythm: Use rocking, humming, tapping, or breath matching E - Expand the Window: Introduce gentle movement, touch, or playfulness as they begin to settle 📚 FEATURED RESEARCH: Dr. Bruce Perry - Bottom-up brain development and "Regulate, Relate, Reason" Dr. Alan Shore - Children borrowing regulation from caregivers Dr. Gabor Maté - Attachment over teaching lessons Dr. Stephen Porges - Neuroception and safety signals Dr. Karen Purvis - "Your child sees their preciousness mirrored in your eyes" 🧒 AGE-SPECIFIC TIPS: Toddlers (2-4): Focus on body support—holding, rocking, rhythm Preschoolers (4-6): Use imaginative co-regulation like "breathe like dragons" School-Age (7-11): Try side-by-side activities like walking or playing catch Tweens/Teens (12+): Respect their space while staying present in the same room 💡 KEY TAKEAWAY: Your regulated nervous system is the greatest gift you can give your child—not perfect parenting, not all your words of wisdom, but your calm presence when they're falling apart. 💫 WANT TO GO DEEPER? Join the Somatic Wellness Collective for: - On-demand somatic healing classes - Live Q&A sessions with me - Movement classes - Integration workbooks to apply learning to your life - Private Facebook and Instagram community support 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly somatic tools and nervous system regulation practices. 👋 ABOUT ME: I'm Dr. Christine Baker, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience in trauma recovery and a certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner. I believe mental health healing comes through addressing the stuck places in our bodies, which is why I created this podcast—to offer you practical, body-based tools you can use every day. 📱 CONNECT WITH ME: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-simple-somatics-with-dr-christine-baker/id1788150711 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SuKw9Ocl4nvagHdIViZL4 SWC Helper's Circle: https://stan.store/drcbtherapy/p/somatic-wellness-collective-helpers-circle SWC Essenials: https://stan.store/drcbtherapy/p/somatic-wellness-collective-the-essentials-dwa48x7b Weekly Email: https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/tyqq6w81fv #CoRegulation #ParentingTips #NervousSystemRegulation #SomaticHealing #TraumaInformedParenting #ChildDevelopment #ParentingAdvice #CalmParenting #PACEMethod #DrChristineBaker